Martin Ferris
Question:219. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of the €2 million allocated to addressing the fodder crises that has been utilised. [24502/13]
View answerWednesday, 22 May 2013
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The Fodder Transport Subsidy Scheme had played an important role in contributing to the efforts of recent weeks, with the transport costs of sizable quantities of fodder being significantly offset by my Department’s contribution. By the end of the week, approximately 2,000 loads of imported fodder will have benefited from my Department’s contribution to the transport costs; this amounts to in excess of 30,000 tonnes of fodder. While the Scheme itself will end next Friday, 24 May, I have decided, as an exceptional measure, that any definite purchases that have been placed by that date, but which will be delivered during the following week, will be included under the Scheme. Those wishing to avail of this option will have to submit documentary and financial evidence to my Department, by close of business this coming Friday, 24 May, of firm purchases having been made. It is anticipated that the total allocation of €2 million will be fully utilised when the scheme comes to an end.